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Robots to hunt for lost Pink and White Terraces
Scientists from New Zealand and the United States plan to map the bottom of Lake Rotomahana in the hope of discovering what happened to the Pink and White Terraces hydrothermal system.
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Actor helps Christchurch effort
Comedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city.
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Taupo quakes not unusual - expert
A "little swarm" of four small earthquakes near Taupo yesterday was not unusual or concerning, a seismologist says.
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Quake victims paid out over $145m
The EQC has paid out over $145m to residents affected by the Canterbury quake two months ago, but only a small proportion of the claims have been assessed.
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NZ sailors safe after Indonesian tsunami
Three New Zealand men, missing after Indonesia was struck by a tsunami, have been located and are said to be safe and well.
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Missing Kiwi's mother hopeful of safety
The mother of one of three NZ sailors missing in Indonesia is hopeful they were not in the area struck by a tsunami on October 25
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Kiwi group to lead tsunami relief efforts
New Zealand organisation SurfAid has been appointed the lead NGO responsible for running relief efforts for the tsunami-hit islands of Indonesia.
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Kiwi's surfing group tell of fight to survive tsunami
A group of surfers - including a Kiwi - have arrived in the Indonesian city of Padang with a harrowing tale of survival in the tsunami.